Fitting the Pennsy Tickets and New Line Plans
Baltimore and Ohio general passenger agent Charles C. Scull discusses ticket exchange rules tied to Knights Templar events, Pennsylvania rivals using B and O tickets for New York routes, and a stop order. He notes a new Pittsburgh to Chicago line via Wheeling and Benwood with Pullman sleeping cars and dining service, plus a strong year for passenger revenues across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wheeling and
Benwood
Charles C. Scull
New York
Pennsylvania
Knights Templar
Washington
Scuil
Knight Templar
West
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
Windy City
Scull
Tuttle
Wood
Trunk Line Passenger Association
Western Roads
Paseen
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Itteburg
Western
NO TRADE-UNION PROTECTION. Two Practices Threaten Lawyers’ Bread
Legal observers warn that the rise of a practice using event notes instead of promissory notes is inflating litigation and reducing lawyer business. Ex-Aldermen are also profiting by tithe examination, undercutting lawyers with cheaper real estate assessment services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Léiviers
Route Change Sparks Coal and Dock Dispute
The Mahoning Valley iron men push a revised Pittsburg route to the lake via Pittsburg Chartiers and Youghingheny Valley to bypass current links. They argue Fairport Dock and Pittsburg Westing Railroad control ore and coal transport, forcing terms on the dock company and demanding new arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake
Chartiers
Youghingheny
Mahoning Valley
Fairport
Fairport Dock Company
Society for Improvement of the Poor Ends 1889 Fiscal Year
The Society for Improvement of the Poor will close its fiscal year 1889 next Thursday and begin winter preparations. The past year met all petitions for help, ending as one of the most satisfactory in the society’s history. Winter needs include clothing, substantial food, and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For Improvement of the Poor
Society of the Improvement of the Poor
Market Slogans and Names From a Nonsensical Listing
An odd fragment lists names and places such as Ohio corner Sandusky and Allegheny with phrases about money and nuts. It claims Anderson Burners are the best in the market and mentions Ben, Adam, Jom MoCzis, and Penn in a garbled sales context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MoCzis
Uarp
Penn
Anderson
Fourth Missionary Meeting of Beth Cuive Young Folks
Numerous children gathered at North Avenue Presbyterian Church for the fourth annual missionary session of Pittsburgh and Allegheny presbyteries. The program featured banners, recitations, band performances, reports, and talks by Miss Kumler and visiting speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Beth Cuive
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Allegheny
North Church
Mission Stars
Gohden
Lawrenceville
Orphan Asylum
West Bellevue
Phisler
Tracy
India
America
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Kate McKnight
Young People's Branch
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyteries
Bellfeld Church
Youthful depravity incident shocks Pittsburg
Emma Mitchell an eight year old girl from Penn avenue was grabbed by two teens near Twelfth Street and dragged into a lumber yard. They attempted to assault her but fled after she screamed. James Duddy and Harry Malone were jailed in $1,000 bail each for swearing, with the child injured and his mother Mrs. Mary Delaney seeking justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Pittsburg
Emma Mitchell
Mary Delaney
Penn Avenue
Twelfth
Thirteenth
James Duddy
Harry Malone
Delaney
Alderman McKenna
The Albemarle Becomes Hotel Schlosser After Refitting
John B. Schlosser and G. C. Dillenbach purchase the Albemarle from 8 Delp and lease furniture. The hotel, to be renamed Hotel Schlosser, will close November 4 for a $25 000 to $35 000 European plan renovation including dining room, banquet hall, new stairs lights and elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlosser
Hearing set for John Fletcher on illegal liquor charge
John Fletcher faces a Monday hearing before Alderman Bell on an alleged rear street speak easy at 27 High Street. The case stirs local controversy as it is linked to a alleged marital split involving Edward Cregg and Bridget SAE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fletcher
Bell
27 High Street
Edward Cregg
Bridget Sae
Thornton Bros. Slashes Prices in Pittsburg Sale List
A Pittsburg Allegheny sale note showcases drastic cuts from Thornton Bros at 126 Federal St. Items include silk plush jackets at 790, satin and silk plush fabrics, wool tricots, cashmeres, silk warps, and table linens offered as bar gains. Competitors are invited to follow with lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Thornton Bros
Federal St
Overcoat and Suit Sale Draws Crowds at Local Corner
Bargain event runs Monday and Tuesday offering 13 dollar overcoats and tailor-made suits. Store at Grant and Diamond streets near the new Court House promotes dramatic price cuts on silver sets and other wares. அது
Reception Planning for Pan American Delegates in Pittsburg
The reception committee held in the Chamber of Commerce to plan a full dress welcome for Pan American delegates arriving November 6 in Pittsburg. Judge Ewing opposed swallow tail attire, suggesting Prince Albert coats may suffice, and the effort included invitations to ladies and a 200-person eminent gathering. Delegates from Argentina to the United States were listed with officials, secretaries, and attaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
W. E. Schmertz
Judges Ewing
Slagle and Magee
Colonel Bayne
Allison
Griffin
Ewing
Steubenville
Argentine Republic
Roque Baenz Pena
Manuel Quintana
Ernesto Bosch
Federico Pinedo
Juan 8. Attwell
Adolfo G. Calba
Bolivia
Juan F. Verlarde
Obarrio
Alcibiades Valerie Stellarde
Mariano Velarde
Jegates
Rodrigues Pessieke
J. G. Do Amaral Volone
Salvador de Mendonca
Ecuador
Jose Maria Placido Cas Mano
C. R. Gill
Antonio Guatemala
Celernando Cruz
Domingo A
Javier <A. Arroyo
Honduras
Jeronimo Zels
Ara Vi
E. Constantino Fiallos
Adolfo Ma Y. Baya
Nicaragua
Hecatio Gommany
R. Flint
Henry Lee
Andrew Carnegie
Henry G. Davis
Morris M. Estes
Clem Studebaker
J.H. Hanson
John G. Rourke
Sar
U.S A
Ane
H.C. Yarrow
Surceon
U.S. A
Henry McCrea
U.S. Navy
Warner P
Question of Law on Sewer Construction and Assessment
Health Committee of Allegheny Councils will seek a report at the next meeting on Dr. Lee's letter urging a sewer along Butchers' Run. The letter suggests funding assessment on abutting property, but a legal opinion says such sewer construction on a water course may be prohibited by state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Committee of Allegheny Councils
Lee
State Board of Health
Petrie Drunkenness Charge Ends With 60 Day Workhouse
Phillip Petrie a Federal street grocer appeared before Mayor Pearson on a drunkenness charge. He claimed he and his wife had not shared an apartment for nine years while Mrs Petrie accused him of drinking and abusing the family. Petrie was sentenced to 60 days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Petrie
Federal Street
Pearson
Acid Phosphate Note From Syracuse Doctor
Dr C C Stout of Syracuse N Y reports giving acid phosphate to a patient who could not transact the most. The fragment suggests a medical case note or testimonial concerning treatment effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Stout
Syracuse, N. Y
Is It Loaded Heavily in the Petroleum Market
Market observers debate oil price manipulation and storage profits while speculation runs high. Traders weigh long or short bets as New York traders face volatility and oil men in Oil City fear deeper declines or further spikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oil City
Darkey
Satan
Coke Blockade Slows Rail Freight and Ovens Close
Railroads face heavy traffic delays as Pennsylvania and Panhandle lines run late by 10 minutes to 90 minutes. In Connellsville coke yards are full with about 100 000 tons stockpiled and last week’s 130 000 tons produced, leaving 50 000 to ship. Blockade forces ovens to shut down and furnaces to run hand to mouth, threatening wider shutdowns without quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Panhandle
Connellsville
Thornton Bros Offer Low Prices on Yarns and Fabrics
The notice advertises silk moire and satin edge fabrics by bolt numbers with prices. It mentions felt priced at 125 dollars, 2 yards wide, and 1000 pieces Nos 7 and 9 ribbons. The seller, Thornton Bros., promotes the lowest yarn prices in the city from 128 Federal St, Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Allegheny
Federal St
Great Reduction in Prices of Fine Old Liquors at Half Century House
The Cecil alley widening forces prompt sale of Prince Regent and other whiskies at the Celebrated Half Century House. Prices reduced across all goods to ensure quick sale. Come early. JoaN McCullouch 523 Liberty foot of Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Alley
Joan McCullouch
Liberty
Fifth Ave
Overcoat and suit sale cuts costly garments to13 dollars
Monday and Tuesday we continue our phenomenal 13 dollar over coat and suit sale. Tailor made suits remain and must be sold. garments usually priced 22 to 30 dollars go for 13 dollars. P. O. Box G, Cor Grant and Diamond street, opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. c. c
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Diamond Ste
Closing-out and sales notices from Allegheny shops
Advertisements announce discounted gas saving burners at STANDARD PLUMBING Co. Fourth avenue and promotions for silverware and kitchenware from E. P. Roberts & Sons at Fifth avenue and Market. Photograph services at Hexpeices & Co., 68 Federal Allegheny promise durable cabinets. F. Schoenthal offers a closing-out sale at 619 Penn Ave. Dabbs' headache powders marketed by druggists. An art exhibit at the Mfg Co office, 8 Sixth St., opens for one week. welcomes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
M'f'g Co
Bixth St
Welcoma
Two U S Mail Peculators Abide at Riverside
Judge White presided in criminal court yesterday sentencing J H Bobbs and Walter Harrington after guilty pleas to enticing 15 year old May Sullivan from Scottdale. Bobbs received five years in the Western Penitentiary and a six cent fine. Harrington got three years. Counsel criticized the severity of the sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbs
Western Penitentiary
Harrington
White
Judge grants unusual peace bond disposition in troubled marriage
In Chartiers Judge White disposed of a surety of the peace case involving tailor Mr Michaels and his wife in a singular fashion. After witnesses, including hotelkeeper Al Young, testified to mutual faults and temper, the judge advised reconciliation and turned custody of the couple to Young for guidance. Costs were charged to the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Young
Chartiers
Michaels
Head
White
Mr. Young
Mra. Michaels
Mail Thieves Textore and West Sentenced to Western Penitentiary
In a United States District Court ruling Judge Acheson sentenced John L Textore to two years at the Western Penitentiary after a guilty verdict for opening two letters stolen from a mailbag. The defense claimed no money was taken and urged reform school, but the judge imposed an prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
John L. Textore
Colonel Stone
Judge Acheson
Senator Greer
Butler
Acheson
Textore
Go Mo
Fontagin Ts Ma
Presen
Sancers
Sup Po West
San Francisco
Willis McCook
Western Penitentiary
Singular Circumstance in Conspiracy Jury Case
Doyle and Manvese two of the men implicated in conspiracies were jurymen. Bauder gang members were not sentenced as expected after last week’s conviction. J D Bauder Reddy McCain James Doyle John Dougherty face trial on another count tied to aldermen and complicity. Aldermanese is mentioned but also under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauder
J.D. Bauder
Reddy" McCainl
James Doyle
John Dougherty
Jeinuy
Aimoconty
Callen
Invora
Alderman Eese
Ve Ok
Agreement Filed Over Penn Avenue and Seventh Street Crossing
In a court filing yesterday the agreement between Allegheny Traction Company and Citizens' Traction Company was disclosed concerning the Penn avenue and Seventh street crossing. Citizens' Traction leased the Id cocene ae Company's tracks. The contract bars Allegheny from building or operating east of Sixteenth street to compete with Citizens'. Allegheny asserts the right to alter the disputed crossing and an injunction was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Traction Company
Citizens’ Traction Company
Penn Avenue
Seventh Street
Id Cocene Ae Company
Force
Allehheny Traction Company
Sixteenth Street
Citizens
Contest Dismissal Sought in Miller Will Case
The Hon. John Dalzell filed a petition in the Orphans Court on behalf of Florence Miller asking the contest of the Alexander K Miller will be dismissed. Hamp ton J Miller allegedly failed to file a bond within the required period. the bond was filed six weeks late. The matter will be argued this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dalzell
Orphans’ Court
Florence Miller
Alex. K. Miller
Hampton J. Miller
Act of Assembly
Educational notice from Mountain Academy year opening
The Mountain Academy announces the scholastic year under the direction of the Sisters of, inviting readers to learn about its educational program. The notice mentions Druggists and stock, but focuses on schooling and the academy’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloys
Loreto
The
Mountain Academy
Sisters of
Invention Aids Astigmatism For Theatergoers Invention
A Pittsburgh based astigmatism breakthrough by Joseph Kornblum with John A Brashear and Park Painter yields an adjustable eye piece for opera glasses and field glasses. The device, hinged to swing in and out, lets astigmatic users see clearly without sacrificing general use. Patents filed across multiple nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiorella Brothers
Richard
Pittsburg
Scientific American
Whic
Joseph Kornblum
Fifth Avenue
Park Painter
Mr. Kornblum
Kornblum
John A. Brashear
Brashear
Ross W. Drum
France
Germany
Austria
England
Canada
United States
Special Rug Sale At Groedzingers on Penn Avenue
During the week beginning October 28 Groedzinger's offers bargains in Smyrna rugs never equaled in this city. 2,000 Smyrna rugs at $2, worth $350. 4,000 large Smyrna rugs at $350. Stock must be reduced and will be at these figures. Epwarp GRr or Tzin GEr's 627 and 629 Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Myrna
Penn Avenue
Overcoat and Suit Sale at Corner Grant and Diamond
Bargain sale of overcoats and tailor-made suits with prices slashed from 22 to 30 dollars to 13 dollars. Located at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Change in Make-Up Classified Advertisements
Notice informs readers that classified ad sections including Wants For Sales To Lets Business Chances Auction Sales will appear on the Eleventh Page in the second part of this issue. Late ads for classification are moved to the Sixth Page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Scull
Mahoning Iron Men
Marshell
Cash Grocer
Ohio Corner
Sandusky
Neotel
Ben
Ballce Adam
Ballon Miss
S Yesre
Alderman Bell
P. Roberts & Sone
Vso
Judge Ewing
Monongahela River
Monongahela House
Supreme Court
Indies
South America
Schmertz
Follansbee
Dr. Lee
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Ft. Loudon
South Penn
Mt. Union
Mt. Dallas
Broad Top
Org
Ft. Wayne
Dee Horsford
Maeshell
Ohio Street
Hallos Adam
Cive
Maen' N's
Anderson Gas
Standard Plumbing Co
Fourth Avenue
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Cor
Fifthave
Market St. Wsu
Hexpeices & Co
Federal Allegheny
F. Schoenthal
Penn Ave
Tenchore
Dabbs
U. S
Riverside
Hymen
Judge White
Western Fenitentiary
Uncle Sam
Doyle and
Manvese
Impli
Miller
E. Lee
John T. Natcher
Laura Bailey
Minnie Fleming
Florence Donaldson
May Sullivan
Keats
Andrew Halew
Gilovaono Tin My
East
Standish Montgomery
Bureau of Electricity
City Hall
Hauch
Groedzinger's
Michigan Furniture CO
Smithfield Street
Rk. P. Wallace & CO
Wood St
ST. Charles
Household Credit CO
Wood Street
N. B
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